The Coaches

Matt Petty, Men's Head Coach

Matt began rowing on the Occoquan River for the West Springfield Crew Team. In his senior year he was captain and was named to the Washington Post's All Met First Team. Matt joined the West Springfield coaching staff in 2005 as coach of the men's Freshmen boats. Matt has a USRowing Level 2 coaching certification.

Mark Hemphill, Women's Head Coach

Mark rowed for TC Williams high school crew team. He joined the West Springfield coaching staff in 2002 as coach of the men's novice/freshmen boats. Mark moved over to coaching the women's side in 2003 and then took over as Women's head coach in 2005. In addition to duties of a head coach, he also coaches the women's Varsity boat. Mark has a USRowing Level 2 coaching certification.

Jake Buchanan, Men's Assistant Coach

Matt Hoffer, Men's Assistant Coach

Matt joined the West Springfield coaching staff in 2007 as coach of the men's Novice boats.

Sarah Sikes, Women's Assistant Coach

Sarah began rowing on the Occoquan River for the West Springfield Crew Team and continued her rowing as a member of the crew team at the University of Kansas. Sarah is a member of Alexandria Community Rowing. Sarah joined the West Springfield coaching staff in 2006 assisting with the women's Novice/Freshmen boats. Then in 2007 she began coaching the Junior Varsity boats. Sarah has a USRowing Level 2 coaching certification.

Bryan Tylander, Women's Assistant Coach